Development Applications

A subdivision of a property occurs when you divide a piece of land into two or more lots in order to sell them. Complete a Plan of Subdivision Application and submit it with all accompanying documents during your submission meeting. Review the subdivision guidelines to learn more about the development process.

For a copy of Subdivision Application and Guidelines, please contact Development Planning.

Below is the Town's 2021 Fee Schedule:  

*All planning applications that require a statutory public meeting will be required to pay a one-time administrative fee with the application fees along with the actual cost of the publication of the Public Notice is the local newspaper.  The cost will be invoiced to applicants after publication 

According to the Planning Act, part lot control allows a property owner to sell a whole lot or block within a registered plan of subdivision. Complete the Exemption from Part Lot Control Application and submit it with all necessary documents.  Review our Part Lot Control Guidelines and Submission Deadlines before submitting your application.

You’ll need to get a Part Lot Control Exemption for the following applications:

• Creation of townhouse lots
• Creation of semi-detached lots
• Lot realignments within non-residential plans for subdivision
• Mechanical severances, such as additions to lots, easements and land dedications
• Adjacent lands with plans of subdivision

Deposited reference plans are a submission requirement.  However, in a case where a draft version(s) has been provided, the Development Services Department cannot guarantee the exemption by-law will proceed to the requested Council Meeting. Deposited reference plans should be submitted as soon as possible after application submission.  Failure to submit, will defer your application to a subsequent Council meeting.

Under Section 50(5) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended

What is Part Lot Control?

Part Lot Control is a provision of the Planning Act that prevents the further division of individual lots or blocks within a registered plan of subdivision, without additional approval.  The Planning Act does allow, however, a municipal Council to remove part lot control from a parcel of land under certain appropriate circumstances.  An application for exemption from part lot control can only be made if the subject property is a lot or block within a registered plan of subdivision.  Please check with the Development Services Department to specifically determine whether a proposal meets the prerequisites for the removal of part lot control.   Examples may include:  minor changes to the lot pattern created through a registered plan of subdivision; division of large blocks within industrial plans of subdivision for individual end-users; and/or creation of individual lots for semi-detached and street townhouse dwelling units.

Submission Requirements:

• Electronic copies of all requested documents are now required at submission.  Digital files must be in .pdf format and generated directly from the software used to create them (AutoCAD, Softplan, Revit, etc.) using a PDF printer or converter (no scanned copies).  All .pdf files must have the document properties/restrictions/ security settings/permissions set to allow, “Printing” and “Adding Markups” so Town staff can apply redline notes and approval stamps to the documents.  No zip files or folders on electronic devices.
• Completed Application form, including Owner’s Authorization (if required) (Owner name(s) shown on the application form must be identical to the Owner name(s) registered on title.)
• Six (6) full-size copies and one (1) reduction of each deposited reference plan(s) prepared by an O.L.S. in metric showing:

        □  all dimensions of subject lands                         □  proposed lotting arrangements

        □  access and/or maintenance easements             □  existing building foundation(s)

• Each print must be certified by an O.L.S. to confirm that final as-built ties to building foundations have been shown. 
• If draft plans are submitted initially, the Applicant must provide five (5) full-size copies of each deposited plan at least forty-five (45) days prior to the scheduled Council adoption date or the by-law will be deferred to a subsequent Council meeting. 
• One (1) original copy of Lot Area, Lot Frontage and Lot Coverage Calculations, certified by an O.L.S.
• One (1) original copy of the Land Use Schedule of proposed parts identified on reference plan(s) indicating proposed land use and dwelling unit type for each part or parts.
• One (1) original copy of the Engineers Certification Letter (P.Eng. signature and seal required).  The certification shall include a brief description of existing and/or proposed municipal services, no conflicts exist and confirm that the location(s) of all service utility connections is/are acceptable relative to the proposed lot lines.

Fees and Financial Requirements:

• In order for an application to be considered complete for processing, all required fees must be included with your application and must be submitted on two (2) separate cheques as the Town of Milton collects application fees on behalf of the Region of Halton in addition to its own fees.  Town of Milton fees applicable include a base fee, plus a per unit fee plus a by-law registration fee. Town fees are reviewed annually.  2021 Fees are exempt from HST and are made payable as follows:

•  The fee covers one part lot control by-law per application submitted. In cases where Town staff considers that an additional by-law(s) is required to deal with certain lots/blocks, a supplementary fee will be payable per by-law.
• The Town’s fees include the cost of registration of one (1) Part Lot Control Exemption By-law.  If difficulty is encountered in registering the by-law as a result of information provided by the Application, the Applicant will be responsible for any additional costs incurred by the Town.  If issues arise requiring Conservation Authority review, additional fees may apply.

Important Information for the Applicant:

Processing of an application will commence when all necessary supporting documentation and plans have been submitted together with the required application fees.  Incomplete submissions will be returned to the applicant.

It is the Applicant’s responsibility to ensure that building permits have been issued and applicable development charges are paid, prior to the processing of an application for exemption from part lot control.  If the application does not conform to the Town of Milton’s Zoning by-law, a rezoning or minor variance application must be submitted, approved and finalized prior to Council enacting the exempting part lot control by-law.

Part Lot Control By-laws are approved for a term of one (1) year and automatically expire after that timeframe.  Please ensure that all land transfers occur within the one (1) year of the enactment of the part lot control exemption by-law.  Follow-up with respect to extensions or renewals are the responsibility and cost of the Applicant.

More Information:

For inquiries please contact the Development Services Department at 905-878-7252, ext. 2398 or via email.

Land Severance (Consent)

Land severance is an alternative to a plan of subdivision for less complex projects. This includes dividing a property into one or two lots. Complete a Lot Severance/Consent Application and submit it with all necessary documents during your submission meeting.